2026-01-22T08:41:05-05:00 2025-06-30 520783935 SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC 19405 EMERALD SQUARE STE 1400 HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 990 2024-07-01 520968521 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY INC MENT 3016630011 226 S JEFFERSON STREET FREDERICK MD 21701 DANIELLE DOLL DIRECTOR 3016630011 2026-01-06 true true ERIN CLARK CPA P01388029 3017335020 2026-01-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANIELLE DOLL 226 S JEFFERSON STREET FREDERICK MD 21701 8516688 false X WWW.FCMHA.ORG X 1975 MD TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EMOTIONAL WELLNESS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. 18 18 173 203 0 582201 735634 7321284 7597680 10124 27764 -11949 19470 7901660 8380548 0 0 6342051 6698603 0 35766 1460804 1530321 7802855 8228924 98805 151624 5163567 5224116 1728316 1633684 3435251 3590432 X BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EMOTIONAL WELLNESS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY BY PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN, SECURING VULNERABLE FAMILIES, AND FACING CRISES TOGETHER. false false 1416776 1187446 PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN: CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING - TRAINED 1,984 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 479 WORKSHOPS, SOME AVAILABLE ONLINE, CONDUCTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY CCC. WE CONSTANTLY EXAMINE THE RESULTS OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND ENROLLMENT TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS OFFERED BASED ON DEMAND. WE ALSO EXPAND COURSE TOPICS WHEN PROVIDERS OR REGULATORY AGENCIES EXPRESS A NEED. CCC CURRENTLY OFFERS COURSES IN ALL SIX CORE OF KNOWLEDGE AREAS RECOGNIZED BY MARYLAND-CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION; PROFESSIONALISM; SPECIAL NEEDS; AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CCC OFFERS COURSEWORK IN FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND SIDS. CCC PROVIDED TRAINING TO 229 PARENTS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - CCC ASSISTS REGULATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ENTER OR REMAIN IN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FIELD. CCC STAFF RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ON A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SUBJECT AREAS-INCLUDING CHILD BEHAVIOR, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, IMPROVING QUALITY, CURRICULUM AND COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS. CCC ALSO SUPPLIES PROGRAMS WITH STATISTICAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO A CHILD CARE BUSINESS, SUCH AS THE AVERAGE COST OF CARE IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE AVERAGE CHILD CARE SALARIES IN THE COUNTY OR THE STATE. CCC RESPONDED TO 419 INQUIRIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH - PERKS PROGRAM WORKS WITH EARLY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE DECREASING OR PREVENTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. SERVED OVER 158 CHILDREN, CONDUCTED 994 CHILD CARE PROGRAM SITE VISITS. HEALTHY FAMILIES FREDERICK (HFF) - HFF IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME PARENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND AGENCIES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES, HEALTHIER CHILDREN AND A BETTER COMMUNITY. SERVED 61 FAMILIES AND 59 CHILDREN AND COMPLETED 986 HOME VISITS (SERVICES BEGIN PRENATALLY). NONE OF THE FAMILIES SERVED REQUIRED CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT 674568 1071381 SECURING VULNERABLE FAMILIES: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN (CASA) - 13 NEW VOLUNTEERS WERE GIVEN 16 HOURS OF TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SWORN IN BY THE COURT SYSTEM AS A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE TO ACT AS BEST INTEREST ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. A TOTAL OF 69 VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON CASES FOR 77 CHILDREN, 47 IN FREDERICK COUNTY AND 30 IN CARROLL COUNTY. CASA WORKS WITH THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF FREDERICK AND CARROLL COUNTIES, DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TREATMENT FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF A CASA VOLUNTEER IS TO HELP THE COURT TO SECURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR EVERY CHILD. SUPERVISED VISITATION AND MONITORED TRANSFER - OFFERED A NEUTRAL SETTING FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS TO SAFELY MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). THE CENTER SERVED 96 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS AND 69 CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION, 9 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS FOR MONITORED TRANSFER, 23 FAMILIES FOR THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION, AND 16 FAMILIES FOR PARENT COACHING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 806 HOURS OF VISITATION, 225 HOURS OF PARENT COACHING, AND COMPLETED 76 EXCHANGES OF CHILDREN. SYSTEMS NAVIGATION - 56 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH INTENSIVE NEEDS RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SYSTEMS NAVIGATION PROGRAM. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS KNOWN AS SYSTEMS NAVIGATORS, ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFICATION OF AND ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES SUCH AS COUNSELING, HOUSING, FINANCIAL AND JOB ASSISTANCE, AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES THAT BEST MET THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS. BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES (BRF) - BRF IS A PROGRAM THAT WORKED TO SUPPORT THE BOND BETWEEN PARENTS, CARE-GIVERS, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, AND HELPED TO STRENGTHEN THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP. BRF WORKS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE, INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY ADVOCACY TO 46 PARTICIPANTS, AND PARENTING MENTORING WAS PROVIDED TO 9 PARTICIPANTS. 4916526 5332428 FACING CRISES TOGETHER: COUNSELING SERVICES - PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ON A SLIDING FEE BASIS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MEDICAID, MEDICARE OR NO INSURANCE. SUPERVISED GRADUATE-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING INTERNS, HELPING THEM COMPLETE THEIR REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION AND ATTAIN THEIR STATE LICENSURE. PROVIDED 6,578 SESSIONS OF THERAPY TO 510 INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. CALL CENTER - PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND LISTENING SUPPORT. HOTLINE/988 SERVES AS THE INITIAL INTAKE LINE FOR FREDERICK COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILD/ADOLESCENTS. HOTLINE/988 PROVIDES SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAININGS. OUR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP SERVED 41 PARTICIPANTS (14 SESSIONS) WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE. HOTLINE RECEIVED 3,404 CALLS ABOUT SUICIDE AND PERFORMED 8,880 SUICIDE ASSESSMENTS. OUR TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED 2,066 SCHEDULED OUTBOUND CALLS TO 10 ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. THE HOTLINE OPERATES 24/7/365 AND ANSWERED 55,194 CALLS. WALK-IN SERVICES - A FREE SERVICE WHERE A CRISIS SPECIALIST WILL MEET WITH A WALK-IN CLIENT TO HELP RESOLVE A CURRENT CRISIS OR CONCERN AND ASSIST WITH CONNECTIONS TO ONGOING SUPPORT, INCLUDING URGENT MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS. CLIENTS MAY BE EXPERIENCING AN EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP CRISIS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, ANXIETY, GRIEF OR DEPRESSION. WALK-IN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. 1,228 CLIENTS WERE SEEN FOR A TOTAL OF 1,989 VISITS. 27% REPORTED THEY WOULD HAVE GONE TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM IF THIS SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 387992 6425 ALL OTHER PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. 387992 6425 7395862 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 15 0 173 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MD X X DANIELLE GETTS 3016630011 226 S JEFFERSON STREET FREDERICK MD 21701 JOSYANE KENGNI MEDICAL DIRE 40.00 X 212368 0 8308 KELLY NGENGE PSYCHIATRIC 40.00 X 193290 0 8260 LINDA CANN PSYCHIATRIC 30.00 X 135115 0 981 SHANNON ALESHIRE FORMER CEO 40.00 X 87513 0 157 DANIELLE GETTS FINANCE DIRE 40.00 X 83018 0 680 LESLIE PELLEGRINO CFO 15.00 X 52290 0 0 BRIDGET KRAUTWURST CEO 40.00 X 31511 0 4764 KIMBERLY LUNDY PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CARIN GOLZE PAST PRESIDE 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEIGH ROSSI VICE PRESIDE 0.50 X X 0 0 0 LIANG GUO SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 SCOTT MCCASKILL TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CINDY ASH DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 TAWANDA BAILEY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 TONYA CHUBB DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHERYL CIOFFI DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JANET DAVIS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER HUTT DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 RYAN DEFIBAUGH DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL DILLMAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SAL SCHITTINO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE DOLL DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MEGHAN MURPHY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 HEATHER HINKLE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 GREGORY MCCULLERS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 RICHARD HANEY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 795105 23150 3 false true false K17 SECURITY 168 WEST MAIN STREET NEW MARKET MD 21774 SECURITY 325328 1 619 216562 518453 32755 735634 GOVERNMENT REIMBURSEMENTS 624100 5984041 5984041 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 1546383 1546383 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 67256 67256 7597680 27764 27764 155610 216562 136140 19470 19470 8380548 7597680 47234 272471 244321 26982 1168 5636268 5058117 553704 24447 348163 300046 47476 641 441701 396515 43246 1940 39653 14227 25426 769 769 161348 161320 28 9825 9575 250 93379 83958 7064 2357 148820 131410 17335 75 501779 495804 5868 107 45248 45248 30121 17677 8237 4207 94964 94964 49849 44362 5411 76 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 157165 117554 39141 470 PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 56015 56015 BAD DEBT 50077 50077 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 35528 32610 2918 55781 42062 13719 8228924 7395862 797296 35766 649 700 798792 1030851 1561597 1445222 127666 107240 41793 12074 3860111 1314524 2558055 2545587 16 18 74999 82424 5163567 5224116 367375 382735 426784 240297 934157 1010652 1728316 1633684 X 3435251 3590432 3435251 3590432 5163567 5224116 X 151624 3557 X false true X true true true X 508526 954448 543272 582201 735634 3324081 162142 223397 385539 508526 954448 543272 744343 959031 3709620 332288 3377332 8655 7919 9405 11368 27764 65111 3774731 29013906 0.89470 0.93220 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED SCHEDULE C, PART II-A THE ORGANIZATION OCCASIONALLY ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND HAS PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 5768 MAKING THE ELECTION TO HAVE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO LOBBYING ACTIVITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AND NO EXPENDITURES WERE MADE FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT HAD ANY LOBBYING EXPENDITURES IN THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS. 257481 257481 3319135 1125920 2193215 204217 176623 27594 79278 11981 67297 2545587 X 8758403 3557 238927 242484 8515919 -135371 -135371 8380548 8603222 238927 135371 374298 8228924 8228924 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ON INCOME FROM OPERATIONS RELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, WHICH PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME -136,140 INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 769 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME 136,140 INVESTMENT MGMT FEES -769 ANNUAL CATOCTIN 372172 216562 155610 25764 16815 58657 34904 372172 216562 155610 25764 16815 58657 34904 136140 19470 false false false false false false false false false JOSYANE KENGNI MEDICAL DIRECTOR 212368 8308 220676 KELLY NGENGE PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 193290 8260 201550 X AUCTION ITEMS 44 32755 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II PART I COLUMN B REPORTS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN: CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING - TRAINED 1,984 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 479 WORKSHOPS, SOME AVAILABLE ONLINE, CONDUCTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY CCC. WE CONSTANTLY EXAMINE THE RESULTS OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND ENROLLMENT TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS OFFERED BASED ON DEMAND. WE ALSO EXPAND COURSE TOPICS WHEN PROVIDERS OR REGULATORY AGENCIES EXPRESS A NEED. CCC CURRENTLY OFFERS COURSES IN ALL SIX CORE OF KNOWLEDGE AREAS RECOGNIZED BY MARYLAND-CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION; PROFESSIONALISM; SPECIAL NEEDS; AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CCC OFFERS COURSEWORK IN FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND SIDS. CCC PROVIDED TRAINING TO 229 PARENTS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - CCC ASSISTS REGULATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ENTER OR REMAIN IN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FIELD. CCC STAFF RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ON A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SUBJECT AREAS-INCLUDING CHILD BEHAVIOR, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, IMPROVING QUALITY, CURRICULUM AND COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS. CCC ALSO SUPPLIES PROGRAMS WITH STATISTICAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO A CHILD CARE BUSINESS, SUCH AS THE AVERAGE COST OF CARE IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE AVERAGE CHILD CARE SALARIES IN THE COUNTY OR THE STATE. CCC RESPONDED TO 419 INQUIRIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH - PERKS PROGRAM WORKS WITH EARLY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE DECREASING OR PREVENTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. SERVED OVER 158 CHILDREN, CONDUCTED 994 CHILD CARE PROGRAM SITE VISITS. HEALTHY FAMILIES FREDERICK (HFF) - HFF IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME PARENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND AGENCIES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES, HEALTHIER CHILDREN AND A BETTER COMMUNITY. SERVED 61 FAMILIES AND 59 CHILDREN AND COMPLETED 986 HOME VISITS (SERVICES BEGIN PRENATALLY). NONE OF THE FAMILIES SERVED REQUIRED CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B SECURING VULNERABLE FAMILIES: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN (CASA) - 13 NEW VOLUNTEERS WERE GIVEN 16 HOURS OF TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SWORN IN BY THE COURT SYSTEM AS A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE TO ACT AS BEST INTEREST ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. A TOTAL OF 69 VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON CASES FOR 77 CHILDREN, 47 IN FREDERICK COUNTY AND 30 IN CARROLL COUNTY. CASA WORKS WITH THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF FREDERICK AND CARROLL COUNTIES, DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TREATMENT FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF A CASA VOLUNTEER IS TO HELP THE COURT TO SECURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR EVERY CHILD. SUPERVISED VISITATION AND MONITORED TRANSFER - OFFERED A NEUTRAL SETTING FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS TO SAFELY MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). THE CENTER SERVED 96 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS AND 69 CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION, 9 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND GRANDPARENTS FOR MONITORED TRANSFER, 23 FAMILIES FOR THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION, AND 16 FAMILIES FOR PARENT COACHING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 806 HOURS OF VISITATION, 225 HOURS OF PARENT COACHING, AND COMPLETED 76 EXCHANGES OF CHILDREN. SYSTEMS NAVIGATION - 56 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH INTENSIVE NEEDS RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SYSTEMS NAVIGATION PROGRAM. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS KNOWN AS SYSTEMS NAVIGATORS, ASSISTED FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFICATION OF AND ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES SUCH AS COUNSELING, HOUSING, FINANCIAL AND JOB ASSISTANCE, AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES THAT BEST MET THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS. BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES (BRF) - BRF IS A PROGRAM THAT WORKED TO SUPPORT THE BOND BETWEEN PARENTS, CARE-GIVERS, OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, AND HELPED TO STRENGTHEN THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP. BRF WORKS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE, INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY ADVOCACY TO 46 PARTICIPANTS, AND PARENTING MENTORING WAS PROVIDED TO 9 PARTICIPANTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C FACING CRISES TOGETHER: COUNSELING SERVICES - PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ON A SLIDING FEE BASIS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MEDICAID, MEDICARE OR NO INSURANCE. SUPERVISED GRADUATE-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING INTERNS, HELPING THEM COMPLETE THEIR REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION AND ATTAIN THEIR STATE LICENSURE. PROVIDED 6,578 SESSIONS OF THERAPY TO 510 INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. CALL CENTER - PROVIDED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR HUMAN SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND LISTENING SUPPORT. HOTLINE/988 SERVES AS THE INITIAL INTAKE LINE FOR FREDERICK COUNTY MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILD/ADOLESCENTS. HOTLINE/988 PROVIDES SUICIDE AWARENESS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAININGS. OUR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP SERVED 41 PARTICIPANTS (14 SESSIONS) WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE. HOTLINE RECEIVED 3,404 CALLS ABOUT SUICIDE AND PERFORMED 8,880 SUICIDE ASSESSMENTS. OUR TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED 2,066 SCHEDULED OUTBOUND CALLS TO 10 ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. THE HOTLINE OPERATES 24/7/365 AND ANSWERED 55,194 CALLS. WALK-IN SERVICES - A FREE SERVICE WHERE A CRISIS SPECIALIST WILL MEET WITH A WALK-IN CLIENT TO HELP RESOLVE A CURRENT CRISIS OR CONCERN AND ASSIST WITH CONNECTIONS TO ONGOING SUPPORT, INCLUDING URGENT MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS. CLIENTS MAY BE EXPERIENCING AN EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP CRISIS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, ANXIETY, GRIEF OR DEPRESSION. WALK-IN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. 1,228 CLIENTS WERE SEEN FOR A TOTAL OF 1,989 VISITS. 27% REPORTED THEY WOULD HAVE GONE TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM IF THIS SERVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D ALL OTHER PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FEDERAL 990 IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW WITH A DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE BROUGHT TO LIGHT WHEN APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES CEO COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE PAY SCALE ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES OTHER OFFICER'S AND KEY EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ALL ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME 136,140 INVESTMENT MGMT FEES -769 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE REPORTED WITH INCOME -136,140 INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 769 THE ORGANIZATION OCCASIONALLY ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND HAS PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 5768 MAKING THE ELECTION TO HAVE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO LOBBYING ACTIVITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AND NO EXPENDITURES WERE MADE FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT HAD ANY LOBBYING EXPENDITURES IN THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS.